11.14.09: Shop-with-a-Cop Rutledge Marathon, ½-Marathon, & 5k

This is the second year that the Grainger Country Fraternal Order of Police & SCO Promotions have teamed up to hold this race at Ritter Farms, off Highway 11W between Bean Station & Rutledge. The weather was far better than last year, with bright sunshine & few if any clouds in the sky instead of the heavy cloud cover & sporadic rain squalls of a year ago. On the downside, that meant the temperature went from fairly cold to painfully hot within just a couple of hours (not an inconsiderable concern given the distance of the longer two races).

In the 5k, Douglas Meyers & Sarah Tarr were the winners. In the ½-Marathon, Travis Merry crossed the line first, with the womens side won by Nancy Evans. Robert Preston & Kristine Laughlin-Hall paced the field in the full marathon. For full results go to: http://www.totalracesolutions.com/2009/Nov/rut.html.

Prints from this event are for sale at the following prices:
4x6: $3
5x7: $5
8x10: $10
Shipping will be $3-4 depending on print size.

Digital files are also available:
4x6/5x7: $5
8x10: $10

Please e-mail me at krosskountryphotography@yahoo.com or shutter_beetle@yahoo.com if you have any questions or comments, or to place an order.

I wasn't the only photographer at this race. A Jenifer Clark (the "official" photographer, though I had official permission to shoot) was also present, and her photos can be found at: http://www.imagesbyjeniferclark.com.